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verbuntape (third-person singular simple present untapes, present participle untaping, simple past and past participle untaped)
present singular third person untapes · participle present untaping · participle past untaped · past untaped
- transitiveTo detach the adhesive tape from.
JEZ: We might need to tidy up a bit. And we may have to untape the DVD and video and TV and Sky remotes.
2008, Peep Show (British TV series), "Burgling" (series 5 episode 1)1 more example
After the glue sets, untape the sides from the drawers. Once you are sure all the drawer supports are positioned correctly, nail them in place using 1/2-inch-long brads.
2005, John A. Nelson, Joyce C. Nelson, The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects, page 405
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untape. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/untape
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“untape.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/untape. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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